Asus or LG

[bensinspade]

Been looking for a new 1440p monitor, right now it stands between the LG 27GP850 and Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ. Which should I choose? Or should i look for other alternatives? 

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12 minutes ago, bensinspade said:

Been looking for a new 1440p monitor, right now it stands between the LG 27GP850 and Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ. Which should I choose? Or should i look for other alternatives? 

Seem to be very similarly spec'd, so for me it would be whichever is cheaper or looks cooler to you, 

[Dr0idGh0sT]

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ vs LG 27GP850-B Side-by-Side Monitor Comparison - RTINGS.com

[bensinspade]

My last ips had slight ips glow and blb but not much, something that wouldn't bother me, but I've read about the GP850 having quite a bit och of both, but that's the thing with ips there's always a little of both, kind of a lottery

[Stahlmann]

Overall, the Asus is slightly better, but the LG has one big advantage: You don't have to change overdrive settings depending on your expected fps. That basically means that performance is more consistent at different Hz.

[AI_Must_Di3]

Make sure you take a look at the warrantys for both companys, Asus can be a pita to deal with if you are in NA, but in asia/EU it doesnt seem so bad. LG ive never dealt with for warranty service or know anyone who has, but the good thing with them is they are a OEM for the base panels in the monitors and tvs for alot of companys, so theres a advantage there.

[varrys]

I ran the XG27AQ as my primary monitor for 2 years and enjoyed it. IPS glow seemed pretty minimal compared to images I've seen of other monitors over the year. I have zero complaints about it, except I'd rather it sit just a little higher on my desk, which is why I got a monitor arm for it.

 

Stahlmann mentioned overdrive settings. Honestly, I never messed with mine, just used Rtings' recommended and left it, never really have any noticeable issues. They recommend Overdrive Level 1 for 144Hz and 120Hz, but no overdrive for 60Hz. Most people these days can easily push more than 60Hz, and I had a 6700xt and then a RTX 3080, so I could set it and forget it.

[bensinspade]

50 minutes ago, varrys said:

I ran the XG27AQ as my primary monitor for 2 years and enjoyed it. IPS glow seemed pretty minimal compared to images I've seen of other monitors over the year. I have zero complaints about it, except I'd rather it sit just a little higher on my desk, which is why I got a monitor arm for it.

 

Stahlmann mentioned overdrive settings. Honestly, I never messed with mine, just used Rtings' recommended and left it, never really have any noticeable issues. They recommend Overdrive Level 1 for 144Hz and 120Hz, but no overdrive for 60Hz. Most people these days can easily push more than 60Hz, and I had a 6700xt and then a RTX 3080, so I could set it and forget it.

How's the black uniformity on the XG27AQ, any bleed or glow? The monitor I have now is the VG249Q1A, and I have been pretty satisfied with it due to ips glow and poor contrast 

[varrys]

6 hours ago, bensinspade said:

How's the black uniformity on the XG27AQ, any bleed or glow? The monitor I have now is the VG249Q1A, and I have been pretty satisfied with it due to ips glow and poor contrast 

To my eyes, the thing looks great when dark. Glow/bleed seems minimal compared to my very, very old LCD 1080p Samsung, and the XG27AQ even beats my older Asus 1440p 60Hz monitor.